Defense
Nuclear Command Network Would See Comprehensive Upgrade Under Trump Plan
While the ICBMs, bombers, submarines and cruise missiles get lots of attention, the network connecting them also needs updating.
Oversight
Can Government Officials Have You Arrested for Speaking to Them?
The Supreme Court faces a test of the authority of politicians to use police to silence their critics.
Management
Misery Loves Bureaucracy: Why Technology Hasn’t Saved Government
Information-sharing tools work best in a culture of openness and collaboration.
Management
If Work Dominated Your Every Moment, Would Life Be Worth Living?
We are on the verge of total work’s realization.
Route Fifty
Bipartisan Support for Amendment That Would Block DOJ Crackdown on State-Regulated Marijuana
"I feel that a majority of the House would support this," said U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Colorado Democrat. Nearly 70 lawmakers have signed a letter in favor of the provision.
Nextgov
Russian DNC Hackers Targeting Senate, Cyber Firm Says
Sen. Ben Sasse wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify on the issue.
Nextgov
Smart Cars Collect a Lot of Data. FTC Wants to Know How It's Used.
While some types of information may make drivers safer, others are more geared toward selling ads.
Route Fifty
Tech Is Forcing State Leaders To Rethink Transportation Departments
As technology is celebrated at CES, state transportation leaders huddled to assess its impact on everything from the environment to their departments’ business models.
Management
IRS Plunges Into Tax Law Changes Even as Its Budget Remains Shaky
Taxpayer Advocate slams funding and low returns from new private collection effort.
Management
I'm A Recruiter. Here Are The Questions I Hear Most Often From Job Candidates
Most of the answers aren't in your job description—but they should be.
Defense
Pentagon Denies Gag Order, Says ‘Services Are Allowed to Talk About Readiness’
They just have to do so carefully — or behind closed doors.
Management
Ambassador Resigned Because He Doesn’t Want To Work For Trump
Morale at the Department of State has flagged since Trump took office.
Management
If You’re Calling Your Work Team Family, You’re Doing It Wrong
I used to do it, too. Than I saw the negative consequences.
Route Fifty
Civil Rights Activists Won’t Let Trump’s ‘Racist’ Rhetoric Derail an Immigration Agreement
The president denied on Twitter Friday that he had called Haiti, El Salvador and African nations “shithole countries,” after attacking a bipartisan deal offering ex-DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship.
Nextgov
Defense Department’s $500 Million Cloud To Go Live In February
CSRA moves up the launch date for milCloud 2.0, the on-premise cloud computing solution it’s building for the Defense Department.
Oversight
Treasury Watchdog Rejects Charges of Politicized Analysis of Tax Bill
IG responds to Sens. Warren and Wyden, saying career officials worked normally with Hill.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Override Reported Plan to Freeze Feds' Pay in 2019
Bill would give federal employees a 3 percent across-the-board pay increase next year.
Oversight
These Are Donald Trump’s Unorthodox Views On Diet and Exercise
Trump—who reportedly dines on “two Big Macs, two Fillet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted”—is having his first presidential checkup Friday
Oversight
How Republicans Plan to Revive Earmarks By a Different Name
GOP lawmakers had begun working to bring back “congressionally-directed spending” to tip the balance of power and grease the legislative wheels. Then President Trump gave them an unexpected boost.
Oversight